canderson04 17 Posted July 19, 2012 I am 8 days post op and I am having some pain in my chest and port area. Has anyone had this happen in the beginning? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lolitawantsaband 45 Posted July 19, 2012 My port area is sore but no pain in chest. You possibly have gas did you try gas x? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maegan 51 Posted July 19, 2012 I had gas really bad. Gas x works well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
canderson04 17 Posted July 19, 2012 Thanks ladies it was so uncomfortable I had to leave work. I am having the hardest day today with this. I can't even burp if I wanted to. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ledavis13 33 Posted July 19, 2012 I am 9 days post op and definitely still having some chest pain but a lot of port pain. My surgeon said it is normal. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NWgirl 574 Posted July 19, 2012 try some peppermint tea. It can be helpful with gas. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
canderson04 17 Posted July 19, 2012 I am 9 days post op and definitely still having some chest pain but a lot of port pain. My surgeon said it is normal. Thanks ledavis This is painful. I was fine until I put some folder away at work I did not think they were too heavy but I guess I over did it maybe Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ledavis13 33 Posted July 19, 2012 Thanks ledavis This is painful. I was fine until I put some folder away at work I did not think they were too heavy but I guess I over did it maybe Also, a heating pad across the abs works wonders! I bring mine to work. Also, my surgeon has me alternating liquid tylenol and ibuprofen every 3 hours. It helps a lot too...I find that I start to feel really good, miss a couple doses and then realize that I have done far too much! Important to just keep things limited as much as possible. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
canderson04 17 Posted July 19, 2012 Also' date=' a heating pad across the abs works wonders! I bring mine to work. Also, my surgeon has me alternating liquid tylenol and ibuprofen every 3 hours. It helps a lot too...I find that I start to feel really good, miss a couple doses and then realize that I have done far too much! Important to just keep things limited as much as possible. [/quote'] They sale adult liquid? I did not know this. I am going go out and get them right away. Thank you so much for your help. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ledavis13 33 Posted July 19, 2012 They sale adult liquid? I did not know this. I am going go out and get them right away. Thank you so much for your help. No I had to buy childrens. But I take enough to total 800 mg. It helps so much! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NWgirl 574 Posted July 19, 2012 They sale adult liquid? I did not know this. I am going go out and get them right away. Thank you so much for your help. They do sell adult liquid, but it seems to sell so fast! I have literally found it once and looked 3 or 4 times. Walmart definitely sells it. I hear that Walgreen's and Rite Aid have a generic liquid tylenol, that may be your best bet. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maegan 51 Posted July 19, 2012 They do sell adult liquid. Hard to find sometimes. I am in fl and get mine from cvs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
☠carolinagirl☠ 18,721 Posted July 19, 2012 They sale adult liquid? I did not know this. I am going go out and get them right away. Thank you so much for your help. CVS drug store sales a liquid tylenol for adults. 6.99 a bottle. (it is the CVS brand but same ingredients. I checked with my surgeon and the pharmacy. Hope this helps. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bailey Jan 17 Posted July 20, 2012 Also' date=' a heating pad across the abs works wonders! I bring mine to work. Also, my surgeon has me alternating liquid tylenol and ibuprofen every 3 hours. It helps a lot too...I find that I start to feel really good, miss a couple doses and then realize that I have done far too much! Important to just keep things limited as much as possible. <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />[/quote'] When I had to bring all my meds to the hospital during pre-admission testing, I was told that I am no longer Allowed to take Ibuprofen. I am wondering if every dr is different and maybe some vets would know for sure?? My dr clearly stated that only Tylenol was safe to take. Any opinions... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
canderson04 17 Posted July 20, 2012 I was told no ibuprofen too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites